Edelweiss by Unknown or Legendary
Back in the 90s European breeding scene, Edelweiss was one of those names whispered among old-school Swiss and Dutch growers. Popularized by The Flying Dutchmen, this heavy-duty indica gets its namesake from the famous white alpine flower, and for good reason—she’s completely plastered in a thick, snow-like layer of trichomes. The accepted lineage is a three-way mashup of Hindu Kush, North Indian landrace, and classic Skunk #1, giving it serious hardiness and resistance to environmental swings. It was bred to be a workhorse that could handle cooler climates, cementing its legacy as a true heritage cultivar that predates the modern hype-strain market.
In the garden, she grows exactly like you'd expect a classic heritage indica to perform. She stays relatively stout and pushes out fat, resin-drenched colas that finish up in a quick 50 to 60 days. Because she was built on those rugged Kush and North Indian mountain genetics, she can take a beating and still produce heavily. You don't need a perfectly dialed-in, million-dollar facility to get her to yield; she's built to survive and thrive. She's incredibly forgiving for newer growers, but experienced cultivators can pull absolutely massive, frosty nugs if they treat her right.
The smoke takes you straight back to the late 90s Amsterdam coffeeshops. You get this deeply spicy, hash-like aroma with subtle hits of sweet floral perfume and berries the second you break open the buds. The high is purely grounding—a heavy, relaxing body stone that melts your muscles but somehow leaves your head clear enough to stay awake and hold a conversation. It's real-deal heritage medicine that gives you the best parts of an indica without an immediate knockout blow, though unfortunately, finding true original seeds of this cut has become incredibly difficult today.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Unknown or Legendary |
|---|---|
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Swizerland Indica |
| Descendants | Green Devil Genetics - Durweiss, Dr. Hemp #1, Caña de España - Edelweiss, Brains Escape, Green Devil Genetics - Elderberry |
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Growing Edelweiss: what to expect
As a hybrid, expect a moderate stretch after the flip (around 100%) — but watch the plant, not the label: phenotypes within Edelweiss can lean either direction. Growers familiar with Swizerland Indica will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Edelweiss FAQ
Is Edelweiss an indica or a sativa?
The breeder doesn't specify — treat it as a hybrid and read the plant.
What are the parents of Edelweiss?
Edelweiss was bred from Swizerland Indica by Unknown or Legendary.
What environment does Edelweiss like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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